Ancestors of Ralph Joseph Byers

First Generation

1. Ralph Joseph BYERS,1 son of Charles Chamberlain BYERS and Hattie May SMITH, was born on 7 Dec 1908 in Clinton, Clinton, IA,1 died on 6 Dec 1978 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA 1 at age 69, and was buried in Albany, Whiteside, IL.1

 Obituary: Obituary Charles C. Byers, Dec 1908, Albany, Whiteside, IL. 7 City Clerk Charles C. Byers, a local insurance agent and prominent citizen, met with death at an early hour Monday morning, at his residence at the corner of Church and Cedar streets, from the explosion of a can of kerosene.

Mr. Byers thinking that the fire in the stove of the living room, which adjoins the family bedroom, had gone out and that the temperature was too low for the welfare of his convalescing wife and two weeks old babe, got up in his night clothes to replenish it, the fire appearing to be dead, he brought a partially filled can of kerosene and poured a small quality on the ashes, then holding the can in his left hand he struck a match and threw it in the stove, and it is supposed the gas generated in the stove flashed out ignited the oil in the can ... at once there was a terrific explosion which threw oil over the room and saturated the clothing of the unfortunate man and he was enveloped in flames. The first effect of the explosion was to render his hands useless, and finding efforts to open the front door to be useless he ran back through the flames around the stove to a back window in the kitchen and kicking out the lower pane managed to squeeze through the narrow aperture into the back yard, where with agonizing scream, he writhed in his fight with the devouring fiend until his scant clothing was completely consumed. M. S. Rosenkrans, whose dwelling is but a few steps away, heard the cries but a moment after the explosion and ran to the rescue bare -footed and in his night clothes, but the horrifying moments fled do fast that he reached the sufferers side only in time to conduct him across the street to Dr. Robinson residence, and hurry back to fight the fire that had gained some headway in the building.

Meanwhile Mrs. Byers seeing the only door leading from her bedroom chocked with flames, gathered her two children in her arms and leaped from the window, the distance was but a few feet and alighted safely - escaping the fire with her hair singed and the babe's face slightly burned, she was immediately joined by her attendant, Miss Maude Thomas, who had escaped from her upstairs bedroom by the stairs and through the back door of the kitchen, when they hastened across the street to the home of Mrs. Byers' sister, Mrs. Will E. Wood.

One of Mrs. Rosenkrans' fast acts was to send the emergency call in to Central, and the alarm was soon spread. Mrs. Rosenkrans, although in delicate health, bravely pumped water from the cistern, while her husband carried until the threatening fire was subdued, with little property loss.

When the blackened, scared nude apparition of a man entered the Robinson home the stout hearted doctor was appalled, but summoning Dr. Dimond to his assistance, they did everything possible for his relief, but they all realized from the start that the end was at hand; and Mr. Byers, after being assured of the safety of his loved ones, began calmly and methodically to arrange his business matters, which was done with a deliberation and clearness that astonished the many friends who had gathered at the bedside - astonished at the will power that held the excruciating pain in check while dictating his unfinished affairs.

Mr. Byers' premonitions were correct, and after four and a half hours of acute agony the relief came.

Charles Chamberlain Byers was born May 25, 1873, on a farm in Newton Township, about 5 miles east of Albany, and died in Albany December 21, 1908. (note, he was actually born in Newton TWP, Cumberland Co., PA)

He was the sixth son in a family of nine children born to Jacob S. and Elizabeth C. Byers; the former passed away eighteen years ago, while the mother and eight other children live and were present at the burial of the first one of this large family to be called -- mingling their tears with those of the stricken widow and children. The brothers and sisters in order of their ages are: John, of Coleta, Ill.; Rev. Harvey, of Garfield, Kans..; Rev. Willis, of Severance, Kans.; Benjamin, of Powhattan, Kans,; Mrs. Anna Rennecker, Mrs. Lydia Hege, Stacy, all of Albany, and Jesse of Clinton.

Charles was married June 18, 1902 to Miss Harriet Smith of Albany, to which union was born three children, two of whom live, Catherine aged 5 and an infant son.

Mr Byers was a upright industrious man, had held many positions of trust bestowed by his fellow citizens and will be missed in all circles.

The funeral services were held at the Will Wood home Wednesday morning, December 23, all the business houses of the village being closed during the solemn hour, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, and were conducted by Rev. McMacken of the Presbyterian church, who delivered an impressive address. The services were largely attended -- about 50 Knights and the Village officers leading the long precession to the grave in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Charles married Hattie May SMITH8 on 18 Jun 1902 in Albany, Whiteside, IL. Hattie was born on 23 Nov 1876 in Albany, Whiteside, IL 8 and died on 29 Aug 1955 in Albany, Whiteside, IL 8 at age 78.

Marriage Notes: From unknown newspaper:

"Byers-Smith Nuptials.At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Smith, of Upper Albany, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, June 18, 1902, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties occurred the marriage of Charles Byers and Harriet Smith, two of Albany's best young people. Rev Carey F. Moore, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Fulton, performed the ceremony after which a wedding supper was served by misses Susie and Iola Smith, nieces of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Byers have gone to housekeeping in the Hanna residence with the best wishes of their many friends." 9

Children from this marriage were:

i. Albert BYERS (born about 1903 in Albany, Whiteside, IL - died about 1903 in Albany, Whiteside, IL)

3. Hattie May SMITH,810 daughter of Andrew S. SMITH and Sarah Ann SELLS, was born on 23 Nov 1876 in Albany, Whiteside, IL 8 and died on 29 Aug 1955 in Albany, Whiteside, IL 8 at age 78.

Noted events in her life were:

 Guardian: petition, 15 Sep 1910, , Whiteside, IL. 11 For the purpose of selling property in the name of her deceased husband, Charles C. Byers. This property consiosted of a dwelling situated upon lots 1 & 2 in Block No. 29 in the lower part of Albany, Whiteside, IL. Property purchased on 2 Jan 1908, and secured with mortgage from the school trustees twp 21, R.2.East. The mortage was for $600, at 6% interest. The mortgage there is now a balance of the principle of the sum of $265 with accuring interest of 6% since 2 Jan 1910.

 Court Action: Support of Ralph J. Byers, 11 Apr 1920, Whiteside County, IL. 10 $912.56, deposited in the First Trust & Savings Bank of Albany, IL, except such part therof as has been expended in the support and maintenance of said ward.

 Guardian: Report to Court, 14 Jan 1924, Haskel, OK. 16 $264.05, expended for support of Ralph J. Byers, from Sep 1922 to 14 Jan 1924. This left a balance of $236.79, of his inheritance from his grandmother Elizabeth Catherine Byers.

Hattie married Charles Chamberlain BYERS4 on 18 Jun 1902 in Albany, Whiteside, IL. Charles was born on 25 May 1873 in Newton Twp, Cumberland, PA, died on 21 Dec 1908 in Albany, Whiteside, IL at age 35, and was buried in Albany, Whiteside, IL.

Hattie next married Elmer WHITEKER on 17 Dec 1915 in Albany, Whiteside, IL.9 Elmer was born in 1866 in , , IN.17 Another name for Elmer was Elmer WHITEKER.

Marriage Notes: "Byers-Whittaker.

At the Presbyterian manse in Albany at 6 o'clock Friday evening, Dec. 17, 1915, the marriage of Mrs. Hattie Smith Byers of Albany and Mr. Elmer Whittaker of Haskel, Okla., was solemnized, the bride's pastor, Rev. T.J. Clagett, officiating. This was a very quite affair, only the immediate relatives being in the secret.

The bride's wedding gown was of Alice blue messaline with trimmings of white-silk and lace and she wore a hat to match. The bride has lived here all her life, was educated in the village schools, first married here, children born here, left a widow after a brief married life and has been a brave and faithful mother winning and retaining the respect of all. The man of her choice is not known to Albany people, this being the first visit; their acquaintance having commenced while the bride was visiting her sister in North Dakota a few years ago. He is a pleasant appearing man and will doubtless make a good husband. They are at home for the present in Mrs. Whittaker's residence on Church and Walnut but will probably return to Oklahoma in the near future. Post-nuptial dinner party will be given for them Christmas at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.E. Wood, to which the brothers and sisters will be bidden." 9

Noted events in their marriage were:

 Residence: 5 Jan 1920, Albany, Whiteside, IL. 17 The census of 1920, show they owned their house and it was free of mortgage.Children were:

Elmer Whitaker born in Indiana, father born in KY, mother Born in Indiana.

The child from this marriage was:

i. Louis WHITEKER

Third Generation

4. Jacob Stouffer BYERS,202122 son of Benjamin BYERS and Elizabeth STOUFFER, was born on 27 Jul 1834 in PA,2021 died on 17 Feb 1891 in Newton Twp, Whiteside, IL 20 at age 56, and was buried in Gardens Plains Twp, Whiteside Co., IL.23

 Obituary: Oct 1919, Albany, Whiteside, IL. 9 The obituary has no source, and is as follows:

"Again has a home been robbed of its dearest treasure the comforter and advisor, the sunshine and one who never failed her family, neighbors and friends in rejoicing or sorrowing with them. Elizabeth Catherine Salehamer Byers, who was born near Newberg, Cumberland county, Pa., Aug 15, 1841, and passed to her reward at her home near Albany, Ill., Oct. 19, 1919, aged 78 years, one month and 24 days.

On Dec. 25, 1860, she was united in marriage to Jacob S. Byers at Chambersburg, Pa., and shortly after their marriage they were converted and united with the United Brethren church both remaining faithful and loyal to God and the church to the close of life.

Nine children were born to this union, seven sons and two daughters, all growing to manhood and womanhood. One son, Charles, met a tragic death in Albany 11 years ago, the husband and father passing on Feb. 17, 1891. The remaining children are: John of Coleta, Ill.; Harvey of Geneseo, Kans.; Willis of Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Anna Rennecker of Albany; Benj. of Mercedes, Tex.; Jesse of Clinton; Lydia and Stacy at home all of whom; with the exception of Benj., were present at the obsequies.

There also remains to morn the loss of a loving grandmother, 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; also four brothers and two sisters, one in Illinois and the others in Pennsylvania.

The funeral services, while exceedingly sad, were also beautiful, the life of the departed having been too beautiful that nothing but lovely and comforting things could be said of her. After a short service at the home the funeral cortege of relatives and friends came in to Albany to the Methodist church where a great number of the townspeople joined them to pay the last tribute of love and respect to Mother Byers> Rev, Bohn, paster of the Presbyterian church of Gardenplain read the scripture lesson and offered prayer, the choir composed of Mesdames Dimond and Daw and Messrs. C. A. Olds and M.S. Rosenkrans sang to Mrs. C.C. Ewing's accompaniment, a number of the favorite hymns of the loved one. Rev. Grace Smith Lutts of Mt. Carroll spoke so tenderly and affectionately of the one who been as a mother to her in her girlhood and voiced the sentiment of all when she said never had she known a mother who had such devotion and loving care from her children. Interment was made in the White church Cemetery in the family lot. The flower laden ed casket with the beloved form was borne to its last resting place by the following friends: C.E.Peck, A.J. Beardsworth, E.C. Lewis, W.E. Rowland, A.J. Huggins and Edward Coffey."

Elizabeth married Jacob Stouffer BYERS202122 on 25 Dec 1860 in Chambersburg, Franklin, PA.30 Jacob was born on 27 Jul 1834 in PA,2021 died on 17 Feb 1891 in Newton Twp, Whiteside, IL 20 at age 56, and was buried in Gardens Plains Twp, Whiteside Co., IL.23

6. Andrew S. SMITH, son of George Washington SMITH and Phebe SMITH, was born on 24 Apr 1832 in Trenton, NJ, died on 20 Jul 1902 in Albany, Whiteside, IL at age 70, and was buried in Albany, Whiteside, IL.

 Military Service: Civil War, 8 Feb 1865, New Bedford, Bureau, IL. 4445 He was a sargent in Company E, 148 IL US INF. His wife's cousin, Frederick B. Sells was a 2 LT in the same Company. He was discharged at Nashville, , TN on 5 Sep 1865.

Andrew married Susan BURD,48 daughter of Jonathan BURD and Susan (BURD), on 8 Aug 1850 in Pennington, Hunterdon, NJ.48 Susan was born in Feb 1832 in , , NJ,48 died on 7 Mar 1851 48 at age 19, and was buried in Pennington, Mercer, NJ.

Marriage Notes: THey were married by Rev. George Hale of Pennington, Mercer, NJ 48

Andrew next married Sarah Ann SELLS45 on 24 Jun 1857 in , Rock Island, IL.49 Sarah was born on 29 Sep 1837 in Como, Whiteside, IL,45 died on 22 May 1903 in Albany, Whiteside, IL 45 at age 65, and was buried in Albany, Whiteside, IL.45

7. Sarah Ann SELLS,45 daughter of Benjamin SELLS and Susan THOMPSON, was born on 29 Sep 1837 in Como, Whiteside, IL,45 died on 22 May 1903 in Albany, Whiteside, IL 45 at age 65, and was buried in Albany, Whiteside, IL.45

General Notes: Sarah's granddaughter, Susan Smith, believes she was of French Canadian descent and was one-half Cherokee Indian. She wazs described by Sarah's daughter-in-law, Luella Smith (Rue's wife) as a little woman "Square like squaw". 45

Sarah married Andrew S. SMITH on 24 Jun 1857 in , Rock Island, IL.49 Andrew was born on 24 Apr 1832 in Trenton, NJ, died on 20 Jul 1902 in Albany, Whiteside, IL at age 70, and was buried in Albany, Whiteside, IL.

 Will: 23 Dec 1875, Cumberland Co., PA. 51 He named his son Jacob executor, but he moved to Illinois and died after his father's death, but prior to settling of the estate. The court then named John A., Jacob's brother as executor.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Source Information: Census Place Newburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania Family History Library Film 1255122 NA Film Number T9-1122 Page Number 443A

General Notes: Calculated from his date of death and his age at death, 82yrs,4mos. and 16days, according to a newspaper article.

Jacob and his wife, Lydia lived next door to Eve and Susan Newman, the women that cared for his grandmother, Elizabeth. Elizabeth's age is shown as 89 on the 1840 Census. Also on this report is John Rook (spelled Rukk) the husband of Susannah Seilhamer. On the 1860 Census Jacob's family was living in Hopewell, Cumberland Co., PA.

Lydia married Jacob SAILHAMER3159 in 1838. Jacob was born on 29 Jan 1816,31 died on 14 Jun 1898 in , Franklin, PA. 5960 at age 82, and was buried in Lurgan, Franklin, PA..6162

12. George Washington SMITH,69 son of Andrew SMITH, IV and Sarah HART, was born about 1785, died on 15 Mar 1857 about age 72, and was buried in Harbourton, Mercer, NJ.

General Notes: George's birthdate is given as 1790, but his mother Sarah Hart died in 1789. His daughter Sarah was born in 1805 ... making him 15 years old at the time. The 1850 census lists his age as 65, which would give his birthdate of 1785. This seems to be a more probable date.

Research Notes: The following e-mail message was from David Blackwell, an expert on Hopewell, NJ: [BlackwellsIsland@aol.com]

"Hi Carol:

I do have some data on your man, G. W. Smith. I have a few deed transcriptions that will tell where he lived, and who his brother and father were, as I recall. I'm at my office right now, so I'll have to look at this more in the next few days at home. He lived two farms north of Harbourton, and the farmstead on the property can't be seen from the road. Off hand I believe his brother was Nathaniel on the adjacent farm to the north. That house I've been in, and its a great example of our local post revolutionary "Federal" farm houses.

One of the Andrew Smith's was an early owner of about 500 acres that started east of Harbourton. Adjacent to that property on the east were Charles Smith and Thomas Smith, the one who went to NC. William and Jonathan Smith owned land to the morth of these tracts in the uppper corner of the Twp above Harbourton. In all a couple thousand acres at one point.

Your ancestry will be within this context. I'll see what else I have.

David "

04 Feb 04 e-mail from David Blackwell

"Hi again:

There are two genealogical works that we turn to first for our area: Ralph Ege's "Pioneers of Old Hopewell" and Rev. Cooley's "Early Settlers of Trenton and Ewing". The first is a pretty well researched secondary source, and the second is a sometimes maligned compilation of family oral history, including mistakes and confusions, but often pointing in the right direction.

Cooley has a brief history of the Andrew Smith family, because the early Andrew Smith bought land in "Hopewell" in 1688 at a place now in Ewing Township. Cooley says:

George W., by his first wife Mahala, daughter of Samuel Ege, had children: Benjamin; Sarah, wife of John Atchley; Mahala married Joseph Rue Sexton, and moved west; Alfred; and Andrew Evans. By his second wife Phebe, daughter of John Smith, a son, George.

Nathaniel, married Eleanor, daughter of Jonathan Stout, and by her had Jonathan; Wellington; Sarah, wife of Humphrey Hill; Andrew; Alexander; Ralph, married Catherine Baker; and Joanna.

On pages 85/86 of Ege, he gives the Cordova marriage of Sarah Marshall, born 1826, to J. Evans Smith, son of George W. Smith, Esq., of Woodsville, NJ. Their children were Phebe, Ella, Julia, Judson, John, Alfred, Jacob, and Elizabeth.

I hope this is new to you,you may already have seen this. Unfortunately, there is confusion in the two accounts on Andrew Evans vs. J. Evans Smith. In any event, at least the Sextons and Evans Smith of George's family went to Cordova, and the name Alfred appears.

There was an Andrew Stout among Nathaniel Smith's in-laws who could be the source for Nathaniel's son to be Andrew S.

Ege says the Hopewell caravan left NJ in the Spring of 1838 and took 53 days to get to the Mississippi. There was a national recession beginning in 1837, so whatever the reasoning, it must have been a financial choice to try farming in a new developing area, and to leave NJ behind.

Ege is pronounced with long E's and a hard G. Hope this helps, and I can find more.

Best,David "

05 Feb 04, More from David Blackwell:

"Carol: I guess I should have asked what you already had. Let's move on. I abstracted four deeds concerning G.W. that will at least give you a date when he was already married to Phebe. Reference is to Hunterdon County Deeds in the Hall of Records in Flemington, NJ, by Book and Page

33-382 8 Mar 1822 Whereas Andrew Smith, Sr., dec. by will dated 16 Oct 1784 devised to son Charles a parcel purchased of Jonathan Smith, Taylor, for his support for his lifetime, and after his death to go to son Andrew Smith and his heirs, and whereas Andrew Smith,Jr. had sold this probably to William Houghton verbally, on the dte captioned, George and Phebe Smith,and Nathaniel and Eleanor Smithgave the deed to Wm. Houghton. (It appears that Charles Smith's abilities were limited, and he probably rented this farm out for an income, and it was assumed he would not survive to old age. The land lay across Harbourton - Rocktown Road on the north edge of the village, and bordered G.W. Smith on his south side. - DLB)

37-374 15 May 1824 George W. Smith & Phebe to Benjamin Quick 54 acres that G.W. had purchased from Benjamin Quick in 1820. (Land was adjacent to G.W. on North, and to Nathaniel on West. - DLB)

53-208 31 August 1832 George W. Smith to Nathaniel Smith. Quit claim for 200 + acres which was part of the previously undivided land they inherited from their father.

53-543 15 January 1833 Nathaniel Smith and wife Eleanor to Jonathan Hunt. (Appears that Nathaniel had plans to move, and so separated his land from his brother in the summer, and sold the next January. - DLB)

Hunterdon County Marriages - Deats You've probably seen this.Nathaniel Smith married Eleanor Stout January 9, 1809, Rue.Joseph Rue was the Presbyterian minister at Pennington. I looked at the Presbyterian congregants list, and I didn't find your Smiths. I have the Baptist membership also, so I will look at that soon. It has about 50 marriages in it, and gives memberships / withdrawals, etc.

Beyond this stuff, there would of course be a will at the New Jersey Archives in Trenton, which might mention the residence of a son Andrew. There might also be a Probate file with more than the will in the Mercer County Surrogates office, though these records are hit and miss. Also in Trenton. And there will be a deed of sale of G.W.'s farm at the Mercer County Clerk's office. If the heirs sold the farm, they will all be named with place of residence. That's also in Trenton. I checked the 1875 map last night - it had E. Mershon on the property. We have an 1849 and 1860 map as well. I'll check these next to see what names appear. We could send you our four maps from the Historical Society for $12.

Mercer County was formed in 1838, and took Hopewell Township with it. Any references you have to G.W. holding office in 1838 and after should read Mercer rather than Hunterdon.

 Commerical Property: purchased, 1840, Marshalls Corners. 75 Purchased the business property from William Marshall. Joseph G. HUnt owned the property owned the property from 1828 to 1832, then William Marshall until 1839, and in 1840 William Dean bought the property. In 1874 it was owned by Peter Ferris.

George married Anna EGE,7778 daughter of Samuel EGE and Anna TITUS, about 1804. Anna was born on 31 Jul 1785,7778 died on 7 Jan 1818 77 at age 32, and was buried in Harbourton, Hunterdon, NJ. Another name for Anna was Annie EGE.

Phebe married George Washington SMITH. George was born about 1785, died on 15 Mar 1857 about age 72, and was buried in Harbourton, Mercer, NJ.

14. Benjamin SELLS,80 son of John SELLS and Nancy (SELLS), was born on 10 Dec 1811 in , Washington, VA 80 and died on 20 Mar 1863 in Cordova, Rock Island, IL 80 at age 51.

Research Notes: 1. Searching for Benjamin in Morgan Co., IN, has not found him in the 1830 census. There were no Sells in Morgan Co., IN for 1830. Six sells families were found in two of the surrounding counties: a. White River, Johnson County: Abram Sells , p.16; David Sells, p. 16; and Nicholas Sells, p. 17 [all on M19, roll 27] b. Morgan County: Abraham Sells, p. 262; Jacob Sells, p. 263; John Sells, p. 263. [M18, roll 30]

Benjamin married Susan THOMPSON80 on 28 Apr 1833 in , Marion, IN.8085 Susan was born about 1810 and died on 10 Jan 1846 in Cordova, Rock Island, IL 80 about age 36. Another name for Susan was Susan THOMPSON.86

Susan married Benjamin SELLS80 on 28 Apr 1833 in , Marion, IN.8085 Benjamin was born on 10 Dec 1811 in , Washington, VA 80 and died on 20 Mar 1863 in Cordova, Rock Island, IL 80 at age 51.

Susan next married Peter SYMMONDS86 on 22 Oct 1829 in , Marion, IN.8586 Peter was born about 1810.

The child from this marriage was:

i. Franklin SYMMONDS (born about 1830)

Fifth Generation

16. Rev., John Albert BYERS,87 son of Rev., Benjamin BOYER and Anna MILLER, was born on 17 Dec 1788 in , York, PA,87 died on 23 May 1871 87 at age 82, and was buried in Union Twp, Hancock Co., OH.87 Another name for John was John BOYER.8889

 Census: 2 Jul 1870, Riley Twp., Putnam, OH. 93(1) Levi Burkhart, age 48, farmer, $1800 real Estate, $1793 personal estate, born PA(2) Elizabeth Burkhart, age 41, house keeper, born PA(3) John Burkhart, age 21, at home, born OH(4) Andrew Burkhart, age 19, at home, in school, born OH(5) Naomi Burkhart, age 15, at home, in school, born OH(6) Samuel Burkhart, age 8, at home, in school, born OH(7) Elizabeth Burkhart, age 6, at home, in school, born OH(8) Amanda Burkhart, age 3, at home, born OH(9) John Byers, age 81, at home, born PA

John married Nancy BRENNEMAN87 about 1809. Nancy was born about 1790 and died about 1860 about age 70.

17. Nancy BRENNEMAN87 was born about 1790 and died about 1860 about age 70.

Research Notes: Her husband John Albert Byers was living with his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Levi Burkhart 16 Aug 1860 census, but Nancy was not listed in that census. Therefore she had probably died prior to the census.

Nancy married Rev., John Albert BYERS87 about 1809. John was born on 17 Dec 1788 in , York, PA,87 died on 23 May 1871 87 at age 82, and was buried in Union Twp, Hancock Co., OH.87 Another name for John was John BOYER.8889

18. Jacob STOUFFER,9596 son of Christian STAUFFER and Veronica HOSTETTLER, was born on 17 Feb 1769 in Londonderry Twp, Dauphin, PA,9697 died on 28 Apr 1845 in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA 9697 at age 76, and was buried in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA.96 Another name for Jacob was Jacob STAUFFER.97

Jacob married Elizabeth REIST.9596 Elizabeth was born on 11 May 1771 in , , PA,5896 died on 29 Aug 1834 in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA 96 at age 63, and was buried in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA.96

19. Elizabeth REIST,9596 daughter of Peter REIST and Anna REIFF, was born on 11 May 1771 in , , PA,5896 died on 29 Aug 1834 in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA 96 at age 63, and was buried in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA.96

Elizabeth married Jacob STOUFFER.9596 Jacob was born on 17 Feb 1769 in Londonderry Twp, Dauphin, PA,9697 died on 28 Apr 1845 in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA 9697 at age 76, and was buried in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA.96 Another name for Jacob was Jacob STAUFFER.97

20. Johann Georg SELHAMER,383998 son of Johann Nicholas SELHAMER and Marsila Elizabeth POHL, was born on 24 Jan 1782 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, PA,9899100101 was baptized on 10 Feb 1782 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, PA,98101102 died on 27 Apr 1835 in , , PA 32103104 at age 53, and was buried in Lurgan, Franklin, PA.. Other names for Johann were George SAILHAMMER,6364105 George SAILHIMER, Georg SCHLHEIMER,106 George SEELHEIMER,107 George SEHLHEIMER, and101 George SILLHAMMER.

Johann married Margaret NEWMAN in 1805 in PA.32 Margaret was born about 1785 in Elizabethtown, Lancaster, PA 3260 and died in Lurgan, Franklin, PA.. Another name for Margaret was Margaret SILLHAMMER.64

Margaret married Johann Georg SELHAMER98 in 1805 in PA.32 Johann was born on 24 Jan 1782 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, PA,9899100101 was baptized on 10 Feb 1782 in Lower Heidelberg, Berks, PA,98101102 died on 27 Apr 1835 in , , PA 32103104 at age 53, and was buried in Lurgan, Franklin, PA.. Other names for Johann were George SAILHAMMER,6364105 George SAILHIMER, Georg SCHLHEIMER,106 George SEELHEIMER,107 George SEHLHEIMER, and101 George SILLHAMMER.

 Will: 16 Jun 1816, Hopewell Twp, Mercer Co., NJ. 117118The will states:1816, June 25. Andrew Smith of Hopewell, "being something advanced in years", will of. Wife Johannah Smith, household goods and use of two front rooms of house where I now live, Firewood cut short by son, Nathaniel Smith. If more convenient wife to have two back rooms in the house where my son, George W. Smith, now lives. Both sons to pay her $16 per year each. Brother, Charles Smith, "much insain" to live in room I built for him and son, Nathaniel Smith, to support him with black girl, Irena, to help. Nathaniel to also have clock, writing desk and book case. Remainder of moveable estate to sd. sons, including blacksmith tools and shop where it now stands and the land where they live according to the draft and land marks. My upper place adjoining Benjamin Quick to sons who are to be the executors. Witnesses: William Salyer, Andrew Stillwell and Edward Howell. Proved 8 Feb. 1821. (3/367)

Andrew married Sarah HART. Sarah was born on 6 Mar 1747/48, died on 24 May 1789 at age 41, and was buried in Hunt Family Burial Ground, Hopewell Township, NJ.

Andrew next married Joanna MOORE, daughter of Sackett MOORE and Abigail MOORE. Joanna was born on 17 Jul 1747 and died on 11 Jun 1823 at age 75.

25. Sarah HART,119 daughter of Josiah HART and Mary TITUS, was born on 6 Mar 1747/48, died on 24 May 1789 at age 41, and was buried in Hunt Family Burial Ground, Hopewell Township, NJ.

General Notes: Sarah's cousin, John hart was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was born about 1711, in Stoington, CT; died 11 May 1779, and buried in Baptist Church Cemetery, Hopewell, NJ.

[Sarah's death date is given as 24 May 1789. If this is true, then, she would have died before George Washington Smith was born ?]

Sarah married Andrew SMITH, IV. Andrew was born in 1744 and died on 29 Sep 1819 at age 75.

26. John SMITH, Esq, son of Jonathan SMITH and Anna HIXSON, was born on 4 Apr 1742, died on 29 Oct 1819 at age 77, and was buried in Pennington, Hunterdon, NJ.

John Smith of Hopewell Twp., will of. Wife, Sarah Smith, during widowhood, all moveable estate and she to judge what is my property and what is the property of my daughters, Abigail and Phebe Smith. Sarah is to sell that which in her discretion (and with tyhe advise of her children) what she thinks she can spare. Wife is to have the use of the house where I now live, the garden and supplies for the house. Son, Jonathan Smith, "to cart her a sufficiency of firewood but she is to get it cut and he is to tell her where". Wife and son may change houses if they agree, If daughters, Abigail and Phebe, remain single, after their mother's death, to have a room and privilege of working in the "chair house." Lot of land adjoining the south side of the road running to the river to be sold making the middle of the road the line; also sell 5 acres at end of timber lot adjoining john Fairley's land and the proceeds to be divided equally, Five daughters, Anna, Keziah, Abigail, Sarah, and Phebe to receive one-quarter part of fishing island called Malta paying their mother 35 shad a year. Son, Jonathan, all remainder of land paying to Abigail and Phebe 50 pounds each a year after my death and likewise to Titus Hunt and John Hunt (sons of Elizabeth Hunt dec'd), each 25 pounds two years after my death if they are of age. Executors: Daniel Atchley and Jonathan Smith. Witnesses: Samuel Brewer, Robert Lanning and George Simmins. Proved 11 Nov 1819.

John married Sarah MOORE. Sarah was born on 28 Sep 1749, died on 22 Dec 1825 at age 76, and was buried in Pennington, Hunterdon, NJ.

Nancy married John SELLS80 about 1798. John was born between 1766 and 1784 in , Bedford, PA 80121 and died on 24 Sep 1827 in , Washington, IN 80 about age 60.

Sixth Generation

32. Rev., Benjamin BOYER,87 son of John BOYER and Elizabeth HOOVER, was born between 1760 and 1766 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co., PA 87 and died before 25 Aug 1826 in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA 87. Another name for Benjamin was Ben BEYERS.125

Death Notes: Died intestate before Aug. 25, 1826, in Hopewell Twp., several miles north of Carlisle, cumberland Co., PA. (Record Book at Carlile, Vol. I, Book KK, page 32).

Anna married Rev., Benjamin BOYER87 on 2 Apr 1786.87 Benjamin was born between 1760 and 1766 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co., PA 87 and died before 25 Aug 1826 in Hopewell Twp, Cumberland, PA 87. Another name for Benjamin was Ben BEYERS.125

36. Christian STAUFFER,97 son of Johannes STAUFFER and Unknown, was born on 31 Jul 1744 in Warwick Twp., Lancaster, PA 97 and died in 1795 in Londonderry Twp, Dauphin, PA 97 at age 51.

Anna married Peter REIST.131132 Peter was born on 5 Oct 1726 in Warwick Twp., Lancaster, PA 131132 and died on 22 Apr 1789 in S. Annville Twp., Dauphin ( now Lebannon Co., PA) 131132 at age 62.

40. Johann Nicholas SELHAMER,3839 son of Joh. Christoph SEILHEIMER and Maria Juliana HASS, was born on 4 Aug 1754 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany.,133134135136 was baptized on 7 Aug 1754 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany.,136 died on 17 Oct 1822 in Licking Creek Valley, Mifflin, PA 104137 at age 68, and was buried in Chambersburg, Franklin, PA.103 Other names for Johann were Nicholas SAILHAMMER,136 Nicholas SALEHAMMER, Johann Nicolaus SEILHEIMER, and SHLYMER.138

General Notes: As was the custom in those days, those who could not afford the fare were sold as "indentured servants", to anyone in the New World willing to pay their passage, usually for a period of seven years. Nicholas and Elizabeth were in the debt of Michael Smith of Philadelphia and they resided there until Nicholas' enlistment into the service.

At the outbreak of the War for Independence Col. Proctor paid the indentured debts for many men with the provision that they serve with his unit[ thi has not been verified]. Nicholas enlisted in July of 1777 at Philadelphia. He served in the Company commanded by Captain Bartholomew Von Heer and Captain Robert Coltman (or Coultman), part of Col. Proctor's Regiment in the Army commanded by General George Washington as a artillery gunner. This was the same unit that the now famous "Molly Pitcher's" husband served with in New Jersey.

He was with that Army on September 11, 1777 at the Battle of Brandywine Creek in Pa. The Army was soundly routed by the British Forces in that engagement. Had the British chosen to pursue the retreating American Army it would have resulted in a complete defeat. As it was Washington had time to regroup. It is reported that Nicholas received a commendation from General Washington. In their haste many of the retreating soldiers had deserted their weapons. Nicholas had escaped with his cannon, with were in short supply. The British had captured the bulk of American cannons in New York during battles in August through October 1776.

On October 4, 1777 Nicholas was with Washington's reorganized Army that attacked Germantown (now part of Philadelphia) It was a daring plan that was poorly executed, due in a large part to a dense fog that hung over the area and made visibility difficult. The American Forces withdrew without taking Germantown.

On December 19, 1777 Washington took his 11,000 man army to Valley Forge, 22 miles northwest of Philadelphia on the Schuylkill River, to spend the winter. Nicholas was with the army at that time. It was an unusually harsh winter and the army suffered from the bitter cold, lack of clothes and semi-starvation, however there was time to train what had been a poorly trained army. On June 19, 1778 Washington broke camp at Valley Forge and attacked the British in Monmouth, New Jersey on June 28, 1778. The British retreated to New York and never posed a great threat in the North again. It is most likely that Nicholas was with the army at that time also. Nicholas was discharged from active service in March of 1781 at Trenton, New Jersey.

In 1794 the Federal Government placed a tax on liquor in order to raise funds to repay the National Debt. The farmers of Western Pennsylvania, who distilled and consumed whiskey in prodigious amounts, rebelled and attacked the federal tax collectors sent to collect it. In July of 1794 about 500 armed men burned the home of the regional tax inspector. George Washington ordered the men to return home and called up the Militia from four states to quell the disturbances. After fruitless negotiations Washington sent in federal troops and the uprising was quickly put down. It was a small event, notable only because it was the first time Federal troops were used within a state to enforce a federal statute.

Nicholas took part in the "Whiskey Rebellion", though it is unclear if he was part of the militia or the rebels. At any rate, while he was away, his son Jacob was born. His house in Middle Springs was also burned and the family bible, his military records and other papers were destroyed.

He has 3 boys and 1 girl. In 1800 he is in Southampton, Franklin Co. PA. There are 3 boys and 4 girls in the house. In 1810 he is still in Southampton and there are 1 boy and 1 girl living with him. 139

Research Notes: The following e-mail received from the Mayor of Framersheim, Rhine-Hesse, Germany on 09 Feb 2004:"Dear Carol A. Bayers,

during our researches about the Seilheimer Family we found a Jakob Seilheimer and his wife Katharina Seilheimer, they are named in 1667.Two sons was born: Hans-Jakob and Philipp. Katharina Seilheimer was not born in Framersheim. The last Mr. Selheimer died in 1960. 1593 - 1610 was Rauf Seilheimer Mayor (Schultheiss) of Framersheim. So the Seilheimer Family lived long bevore the war of 1618-1848. The Seilheimer Family wasa prosperous family. Further where researches necessary in the register of church. This Information was found in the Chronicle of Framersheim, which waswritten by Dirk Hinkel an me.

 indentured servant: Between 1773 and 1777, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. 142 He and his wife were indentured servents of Michael Smith.

 Military: Between 1777 and 1781, America. 104143144145146 Nicholas stated in his pension application that he enlisted in Captain Von Heer's company, Col. Proctor's regiment; was in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Block House, and was Discharged Mar 1781, Trenton, NJ. . Also, at Valley Forge. He enlisted on 18 Jul 1777.

Based on his statement, he was in the 4th Continental Artillery commanded by Col. Thomas Proctor (or Procter), and in Company D commanded by Capt. Bartholomew Von Heer. Capt. Von Heer resigns 1 Jul 1778, to accept the appointment as commander of the the Provost Guard. [Capt. Von Heer's Company was the Provost Guard, Light Dragoons; see volume XXX1, Pennsylvania Genealogy Magazine, "A Genealogist Guide to Pennsylvania Records" ] He is first replaced by Capt. John Brice, and then by Robert Coultman on 3 Mar 1779. Capt Coultman remained the commander of this company until Jun 1783.

The battle of Brandywine occured on 10 Sep 1777, near Chadd's Ford on Brandywine Creek, north of Chad's Ford, PA.

The battle of Germantown occured 4 Oct 1777, Philadelphia Co., PA.

The attack on the Blockhouse occured on 21 Jul 1780, Bergen Heights, NJ.

 Court: Deposition, 24 Jul 1818, , Cumberland, PA. 152 He appeared before judge Jacob Hendel.He gives his age 68. Then states that he enlisted in the city of Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania, on or about 11JUl 1777 in the company commanded by Captain Coleman attached to Cσl. Practors regiment of Pennsylvania troops, that he continued to serve in said corp or in the service of the united states for three years and eight months when he was discharged in Trenton state Jersey by General Wains. He was in the battles of Brandywine, German Town, and Block House.

Johann married Marsila Elizabeth POHL on 7 Aug 1773 in Rotterdam, Holland..104133157 Marsila was born in Sep 1749 in Honousland, Germany,103104158 died in Jul 1849 in Lurgan, Franklin, PA. 103159 at age 99, and was buried in Chambersburg, Franklin, PA.103 Another name for Marsila was Elizabeth SALEHAMMER.108

Marriage Notes: Johann Nicholas and Marsila Elizabetha were married in Rotterdam, Holland after leaving their homes in Framerheim and Hausland, Germany. They were not acquainted in Germany and met, either while on the boat down the Rhine River to Holland, or in Holland.

It is estimated that voyage from rotterdam took 76 daysto travel from Rotterdam to Philadelphia. As they arrived in Philadelphia on 22 Oct 1773, they were married on or about 7 Aug 1773.157

General Notes: According to a statement by Elizabeth, she was born about six miles from Frankfurt, in a town whose name was difficult to read in the statement. In her 1839 deposition for her husband's Revolutionary War Pension, she stated the she was born in "Honousland" six miles from Frankfurt, Germany. She remained there until at the age of 22 left for America.

During the period that Nicholas was in the service Elizabeth lived with Nicholas' older half brother, William, at Heidelberg, Berks County, PA., near Reading. In a statement she filed for a pension in 1839 her son, John William was born, about 3 months after Nicholas went away to war. After his return in 1781 they continued live in that area for a few years and then moved to Middle Spring, Cumberland County, PA. and farmed. They lived in the areas of Cumberland and Franklin Countys (a radius of about 20 miles) until about 1820. At that time they moved to Licking Creek Valley in Mifflin County to live with their son William. Nicholas died there later, in 1822.

After his death Elizabeth went to live with her daughter Susannah and her husband John Rook. In 1835 Susannah died and Elizabeth went to live with Eve and Susan Newman in Lurgan, Franklin County. She lived there until her death in July 1849. 158

 Government: Millitary Pension Application, 17 Aug 1939, Washington, D.C. 155 She re-applied for the widow's Revolutionary War pension, and provided a detailed history of her life since arriving in America,

Samuel Maclay gave a deposition on 2 Jul1839, John Rook gave a deposition on 3 Jul 1839, and Nicholas Shoupe gave a deposition on 9 Aug 1839.

 Court: Deposition, 24 Nov 1839, , Franklin, PA. 155158 She gave another deposition for her application for the widows Revolutionary War Pension Act of 7 Jul 1938.

On 25 Aug 1841, depositon given by Margaret Stough, age 86. She knew Elizabeth and Nicholas at the Haines church, , Berks county, PA. Also, knew Elizabeth at the Middle Spring Meeting House.

Marsila married Johann Nicholas SELHAMER on 7 Aug 1773 in Rotterdam, Holland..104133157 Johann was born on 4 Aug 1754 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany.,133134135136 was baptized on 7 Aug 1754 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany.,136 died on 17 Oct 1822 in Licking Creek Valley, Mifflin, PA 104137 at age 68, and was buried in Chambersburg, Franklin, PA.103 Other names for Johann were Nicholas SAILHAMMER,136 Nicholas SALEHAMMER, Johann Nicolaus SEILHEIMER, and SHLYMER.138

42. Peter NEWMAN3839 was born about 1755 in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, PA 170 and died before Apr 1832 in , Franklin, PA. 171. Another name for Peter was Peter NAUMAN.

General Notes: A deed abstract, dated April 1832, transfered land in Lurgan Township from the legal heirs of Peter Newman, to wit; Catherine Newman Strine, George and Margaret Newman Salehamer, John Salehamer, David and Mary Newman Sanders, Jacob and Elizabeth Newman, Eve Newman and Susannah Newman to Frederick Hoffman.

45. Catherine (HOFFMAN)38 was born in Nov 1760,112 died in Jun 1838 112 at age 77, and was buried in Chambersburg, Franklin, PA.112

Catherine married Frederick HOFFMAN. Frederick was born in Mar 1761,112 died in 1830 112 at age 69, and was buried in Chambersburg, Franklin, PA.112

48. Andrew SMITH, III, son of Andrew SMITH, II and Sarah STOUT, was born on 4 Sep 1709, died on 20 Mar 1794 at age 84, and was buried in 1794.

Noted events in his life were:

 Court: Justice of the Supreme Court, 19 May 1752, Trenton, NJ. 172 Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery held at Trenton in and for the county of Hunterdon in the province of New Jersey on Tuesday the nineteenth day of May 1752.

 Military Service: French & Indian War, 11 Jun 1757, New Jersey. 173 Sgt. Andrew Smith, in Muster Roll of the Detachment from Hunterdon County under the Command of Capt. David Stout from 9 May 1757 to the 11th June 1757.

Smith, Andrew, of Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., Yeoman; Will of. Wife, Anna, negro girl named Violet; also her maintenance out of estate during her life. Eldest so0n, Charles, plantation purchased of Jonathan Smith (tailor) whereon he now lives, bounded by lands of brother timothy Smith, Isaac Larowe and Cornell, brother Jonathan Smith, Benjamin Price, an Stephen Moore (60 acres); the same being in trust for support of said son for many years deprived of his reason. Daughter Jemima, one Spanish Pistole, and her support ir she may need it. Grandchildren ( children of Jemima, that she bore to Benjamin Merril), i.e., Samuel, John, Andrew, William, Charles, Elijah, and Jonathan Merril, Anna McCleary, Penelope Merril, each 50 pounds as they come of age. Son Andrew, remainder of real and personal. Executors - son, Andrew, John Smith (son of Jonathan) and Andrew Hixon. Witnesses - Jacob Snyder, John Reed, Obadiah Hunt.

49. Anna MERSHON,177 daughter of Henry MERSHON and Ann HOUGHTON, was born in 1707,177 died on 12 Jan 1785 in Hopewell, Hunterdon, NJ 177 at age 78, and was buried in Hunt Family Burial Ground, Hopewell Township, New Jersey.177

Burial Notes: At location (4-13)

Anna married Andrew SMITH, III. Andrew was born on 4 Sep 1709, died on 20 Mar 1794 at age 84, and was buried in 1794.

Wife Abigail, 1/3 of my moveable estate; also her negro wench named Miriam; she is to have the privilege in house and garden and to be provisioned by my sons, Joseph and William, while she remains my widow, she is also to have his part of dowry in lands belonging to her first husband, and sundry household goods and farming utensils left in the hand of her son, Nathaniel. Daughter-in-law, Joanna Moore, 2 cows and a handsome outset; also a riding horse and saddle, and the use of a back room while she remains single. Son, John, my great Bible, a share of my apparel and 5 pounds. Son, Jonathan, 5 pounds, and a share of my apparel. Daughter, Mary Moore, 50 pounds, to be paid by my sons Joseph and William, or, in case of her decease, to her childern. Son, Joseph, all my buildings. Sons, Joseph an William, remainder of real personal divided equally between them. Executors - sons, John and Joseph. Witnesses John Muirheid, Joanthan Waters, George Murheid.

Margaret married Soloman SELLS80 about 1770. Soloman was born on 20 Sep 1750 in , , PA.80

Seventh Generation

64. John BOYER,179180 son of Hans BOYER and Barbara (BOYER), was born between 1725 and 1729 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co., PA 179 and died in 1809 in Manheim Twp, York, PA 179 about age 84. Other names for John were John BAYER,179 John BEYERS,125179 John BOYER The Elder, of Manheim Twp., and John BYERS.

Noted events in his life were:

 Land Purchase: 17 Feb 1755, Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co., PA. 179 Land received from the Propietors of Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth married John BOYER.179180 John was born between 1725 and 1729 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co., PA 179 and died in 1809 in Manheim Twp, York, PA 179 about age 84. Other names for John were John BAYER,179 John BEYERS,125179 John BOYER The Elder, of Manheim Twp., and John BYERS.

72. Johannes STAUFFER, son of Daniel STAUFFER and Unknown, was born on 6 Aug 1715 in Wartenberg, , , Germany and died in 1767 in Warwick Twp., Lancaster, PA at age 52.

76. Peter REIST132 was born in 1691 in Rhein Durkheim, Bishopric of Worms, Germany 132 and died in 1743 in Warwick Twp., Lancaster, PA 132 at age 52.

General Notes: His passport was issued 29 Nov 1723, at Montbeliard, then part of Wurttemburg, Germany, now part of France. He originally settled on some land near Litiz, Lancaster Co., PA, but the ownership was disputed, so Peter obtaines a patent from the sons of William Penn for 540 acres in Warwick Twp., on 20 Feb 1738. 132

Peter married Anna Klara BEYER132 on 29 Apr 1723 in Eppstein, Palatinate, Germany.132 Anna was born about 1704 in Flomersheim, Palatinate, Germany 132 and died after 1751 in , Lancaster, PA 132. Another name for Anna was Anaclore BOYER.

77. Anna Klara BEYER,132 daughter of Samuel BEYER and Maria (BEYER), was born about 1704 in Flomersheim, Palatinate, Germany 132 and died after 1751 in , Lancaster, PA 132. Another name for Anna was Anaclore BOYER.

Anna married Peter REIST132 on 29 Apr 1723 in Eppstein, Palatinate, Germany.132 Peter was born in 1691 in Rhein Durkheim, Bishopric of Worms, Germany 132 and died in 1743 in Warwick Twp., Lancaster, PA 132 at age 52.

Maria married Joh. Christoph SEILHEIMER136186 on 30 Jan 1741/42 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany..186 Joh. was born on 16 Dec 1715 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany. 186 and died on 31 May 1758 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany. 134140 at age 42.

 Baptism: Parish Register, 28 Feb 1700/01, Burlington, West Jersey. Thomas, Andrew, Elizabeth, Mary, Hannah Smith Baptised by Mr. John Talbot. To protect their inheritance rights, as the Anglican church became the only approved religon when NJ became a Royal Colony.

Andrew married Sarah STOUT about 1708 in Hopewell Twp, West Jersey. Sarah was born on 10 Sep 1689 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ,187 died on 24 Apr 1767 189 at age 77, and was buried in Hopewell Township, Hunterdon, NJ.

97. Sarah STOUT, daughter of Jonathan STOUT and Anna BOLLEN, was born on 10 Sep 1689 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ,187 died on 24 Apr 1767 189 at age 77, and was buried in Hopewell Township, Hunterdon, NJ.

Sarah married Andrew SMITH, II about 1708 in Hopewell Twp, West Jersey. Andrew was born on 8 Dec 1689 in West Jersey 187 and died before 24 Apr 1767.

98. Henry MERSHON177 was born about 1672 in Caen, , Normandy, France,177 died on 20 Sep 1738 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA 177 about age 66, and was buried in 1738 in Lawrenceville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA.177

Henry married Ann HOUGHTON. Ann was born about 1690 and died after 20 Sep 1783 in , Hunterdon, NJ 177.

99. Ann HOUGHTON was born about 1690 and died after 20 Sep 1783 in , Hunterdon, NJ 177.

Ann married Henry MERSHON.177 Henry was born about 1672 in Caen, , Normandy, France,177 died on 20 Sep 1738 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA 177 about age 66, and was buried in 1738 in Lawrenceville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA.177

100. Major, Ralph HART, son of (Husband) HART and (Wife) (HART), was born about 1680 in Newton, RI, died on 30 Jul 1749 about age 69, and was buried in Trenton, NJ.

General Notes: One of the Earliest settlers of Hopewell, and may hace come from Stonington, CN, a few years earlier than his brother Capt. Edward. Purchased and occupied a fram adjoining the Lawrence line, on the road leading from Ewingville to Lawrenceville.

 Baptism: Parish Register, 28 Feb 1700/01, Burlington, West Jersey. Thomas, Andrew, Elizabeth, Mary, Hannah Smith Baptised by Mr. John Talbot. To protect their inheritance rights, as the Anglican church became the only approved religon when NJ became a Royal Colony.

Andrew married Sarah STOUT about 1708 in Hopewell Twp, West Jersey. Sarah was born on 10 Sep 1689 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ,187 died on 24 Apr 1767 189 at age 77, and was buried in Hopewell Township, Hunterdon, NJ.

105. Sarah STOUT, daughter of Jonathan STOUT and Anna BOLLEN, was born on 10 Sep 1689 in Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ,187 died on 24 Apr 1767 189 at age 77, and was buried in Hopewell Township, Hunterdon, NJ.

Sarah married Andrew SMITH, II about 1708 in Hopewell Twp, West Jersey. Andrew was born on 8 Dec 1689 in West Jersey 187 and died before 24 Apr 1767.

Eighth Generation

128. Hans BOYER,190191 son of (Husband) BOYER and (Wife) (BOYER), was born between 1690 and 1700,191 died in 1756 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co., PA 191 about age 66, and was buried in , Lancaster, PA. Another name for Hans was John BOYER.192193

General Notes: No gravestones found at the Byerland Church Cemetery.

Noted events in his life were:

 Tax Payer: 16 Jan 1714/15, Conestoga Twp, Chester, PA. 194 He was assessed 7.0.1.9, number 71, and next to Myrtin Boyer on the assessment list.

 Tax Payer: 1718, Conestoga Twp, Chester, PA. 192 This is know from the first assement list published in the book, "History of Lancaster County", by Ellis and Evans, 1883, p. 20.

Barbara married Hans BOYER.191 Hans was born between 1690 and 1700,191 died in 1756 in Conestoga Twp, Lancaster Co., PA 191 about age 66, and was buried in , Lancaster, PA. Another name for Hans was John BOYER.192193

130. Henry HOOVER,180198 son of Hans Heinrich HUBER and Barbel SUTER, was baptized on 17 Feb 1694/95 in Hausen, Zόrich, Switzerland 180 and died before 29 Dec 1757 in , Lancaster, PA 180. Another name for Henry was Hans Heinrich HUBER.180

Katharine married Henry HOOVER180200 about 1725. Henry was baptized on 17 Feb 1694/95 in Hausen, Zόrich, Switzerland 180 and died before 29 Dec 1757 in , Lancaster, PA 180. Another name for Henry was Hans Heinrich HUBER.180

 Land Purchase: 200 acres, 20 May 1688, Hopewell Twp, Hunterdon Co., NJ. 213214 Cornelius Empson, Brandywine Creek, sold to Andrew Smith two hundren acres. This may be the land near Harbourton, Hunterdon/Mercer, NJ

Hans married Barbel SUTER180 on 2 Jul 1684 in Hausen, Zurich, Switzerland. Barbel was born about 1666 in Kalbisau, , Switzerland 180 and died on 10 Jul 1702 in Hausen, Zurich, Switzerland 180 about age 36.

Hans next married Barbara SCHULTHESS222 in 1702 in Hausen, Zurich, Switzerland.222 Barbara was born about 1680 in Staffen, , Switzerland 222 and died after 1710 222. Another name for Barbara was Anna SCHULTHESS.222

322. Rauf BECKENBACH186 was born est 3 May 1652,186 died on 9 May 1737 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany. 186 about age 85, and was buried on 10 May 1737 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany..186 Another name for Rauf was Rufus BECKENBACH.

Anna married Rauf BECKENBACH186 est 2 Apr 1690.186 Rauf was born est 3 May 1652,186 died on 9 May 1737 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany. 186 about age 85, and was buried on 10 May 1737 in Framersheim, Rhein-Hesse, Hesse, Germany..186 Another name for Rauf was Rufus BECKENBACH.

388. Richard STOUT,78 son of John STOUT and Unknown, was born in 1615 in , , , Europe and died in 1705 in , , NJ at age 90.